Mushers and dogs braved a horrific Alaska winter to deliver lifesaving serum 100 years ago
A Maine resident has been working to preserve the genetic line of sled dogs driven on the run by famed musher Leonhard ...
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Great Race of Mercy: Maine man recreates famed dog-sled run 100 years later
Next week marks 100 years since the conclusion of the Great Serum Run, also known as the Great Race of Mercy, to deliver life ...
From St. Cloud to the Iditarod: Mike Bestgen’s epic sled dog racing journey: ‘It is exhilarating’
Mike Bestgen, a 66-year-old resident of St. Cloud, Minnesota, has been a competitive sled dog racer for over 25 years. Bestgen's dedication to the sport has earned him several victories, including ...
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How a warming climate is part of a shift in sled dog genetics
While some changes in mushing come from development in the sport, others have been forced by a changing climate. One part of ...